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rickbeach
  - Joined on 01-17-2008
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SDCOE job opportunity for Technology Integration Architect
Folks here might be interested in learning more about the Technology Integration Architect position now open at SDCOE. The on-line posting is available here, at least until the posting closes in late July. For teachers, this position has the potential of providing substantial assistance to your efforts in using technology for instruction. The goal is to help districts be more effective with their investments. When this position get hired, we'll work to ensure that the new person gets introduced to the TIME2Innovate group in particular and CFF collaborators in general.
From the job description, here are some details:
San Diego County Office Of Education
TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION ARCHITECT- Certificated
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TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION ARCHITECT- Certificated (Coordinator Level)
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under
the direction of the California Technology Assistance Project (CTAP)
Region 9, the Technology Integration Architect works closely with
school/district technology staff, teachers and administrators to
provide consulting and guidance in the selection of hardware and
software for instruction and administrative functions; participate in
the use of data driven decision-making; and have responsibility for
technical specification development, project scoping, solution testing,
client training, and project management.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Enrich
and support teaching and learning by collaborating and consulting with
educators on technology selection, keeping a focus on educational
goals, California teaching standards, funding realities and a desire
for equity in access to technology across all districts.
Participate
in the development of technology support services including, defining
hardware and software requirements and recommended standards for
schools and districts recognizing the differences in instructional
methods, culture, and funding.
Consult with district staff to
define technology hardware and software needs for the delivery of
instruction and data driven decision making such as, student
responders, laptop computers, Microsoft PowerPoint, Success Maker and
United Streaming.
Collaborate with teachers to support their use
of technology in the delivery of curricula through a variety of
instructional methods.
Create resources for administrators and
teachers that assist in the selection and use of technology that
enhance teaching and learning such as Web sites, tutorials, interactive
programs and databases; create, gather and organize educational
technology strategies and resources for educators in an online
repository for easy reference.
Participate in creating a culture that embraces technology integration and 21st century skills.
Consult on the technology budget for computer resources including, hardware, software, learning resources and training needs.
Collaborate
with the Learning Resources & Educational Technology (LRET)
division to identify trends in software, curriculum, teaching
strategies and other educational areas.
Support school districts with technology integration in coordination with the K-12 Education Technology Voucher Program.
Design,
develop and present professional development programs focusing on the
use of educational technology for teachers and administrators.
Assess technology skill levels of students, teachers and staff.
Model the integration of technology in all curriculum areas.
Stay current with research and literature pertaining to education technology, curriculum, culture, and legislation.
Collaborate
with county, district, and site level Information/Technology
departments to ensure technological compatibility and follow through
regarding installation and maintenance of hardware, software and
infrastructure.
Negotiate with businesses and vendors to create partnerships with districts, schools, teachers, and students.
Assist
schools and districts with conveying technology plans to the community
and other stakeholders to increase parent and community support.
Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum
qualifications include: possession of a California Teaching and
Administrative Services Credentials; and five years of classroom
teaching experience. Required experience must include three years of
using educational technology in a K-12 environment. Candidates must
have knowledge of: Key learning theories and methods of differentiating
instruction and their relation to technology integration; Apple and
Microsoft environments; network technologies including wireless
networks; methods for integrating technology into the curriculum;
current and emerging technology; regional and state educational
technology projects including, Enhancing Education Through Technology
(EETT), E-Rate, K-12 Voucher, Statewide Education Technology Services
(SETs); the California curriculum frameworks and academic standards.
Candidates must have the demonstrated ability to: advocate for
technology; define clear goals and strategies for integrating
technology into instruction; plan and manage multiple projects; work
independently as well as a member of a team; establish effective
working relationships with staff, school district personnel, students
and the public. Candidates must have an understanding of the use of
software in education in order to strengthen the acceptance and use of
technology while helping to improve the skills of students, teachers
and staff.
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